Eastham TAP Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 - PDF document

September 27, 2017 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Eastham TAP

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 About ULI – the Urban Land Institute Mission To provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI is a research and education institution with nearly 40,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public service. ULI at the local level ULI Boston/ New England Boston/New England District Council covers nearly all of New England with over 1,300 Members — developers, architects, planners, public officials, financiers, students, etc. 2

Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Technical Assistance Panels (TAPs) ULI Boston/New England is committed to supporting communities in making sound land use decisions and creating thriving places. The TAP program brings together ULI members with a range of professional expertise to provide focused, collaborative consultation to a local government or qualifying non-profit organization. Eastham TAP: Sponsored by the Town of Eastham • This panel looked at the full range of options from an unbiased perspective. • Panelists include private and public sector experts in the fields of commercial real estate analysis, architecture, planning, and design. Panelists have donated their time • Final Deliverable – Written report (8 weeks) will be available at http://boston.uli.org 3

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 The Panel Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Co-Chairs Jim Heffernan, Rich May, P.C. Jamie Simchik, Simchik Planning & Development Panelists Carrie DeWitt, Boston Public Market Association Gail Kubik, Finegold Alexander Architects Michael Galasso, TRI-The Resource, Inc ULI Staff Manikka Bowman Sara Marsh TAP Writer Michael Hoban 4

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Panel Sponsors 5

Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Panel Assignment – Address These Questions 1. What types of businesses would be most likely to locate/invest in this area under current market and regulatory conditions now that public water is available? 2. What opportunities might exist to diversify the commercial mix, outside of tourism- driven retail and hospitality industries given current market conditions, and what would the town need, in terms of regulations, infrastructure, or amenities, to attract other types of businesses? Are there underutilized assets that could make the town more attractive as well? 3. Are the concept plans provided to the ULI team for housing and commercial development in North Eastham, along with the overlay zoning, likely to allow or result in a greater diversity of businesses, housing and mixed use opportunities that support year-round economic activity as well as the seasonal economy? 6

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 The Process Briefing • Panelists met with sponsor and received briefing materials Site Visit: Panelists visited key locations throughout Eastham • Panel interviewed stakeholders today including: • Eastham Business Owners • Builders/Developers • Public Officials • Residents 7

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 What did we hear? 8

Assets and Opportunities: Eastham Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 • National Seashore o Year Round Educational Engagement Route 6 • • Rock Harbor Regional High School • • Athletic Facilities • New Water System New Broadband System – Open Cape • 9

Assets and Opportunities: Eastham Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 • Engaged & Passionate Business Owners & Residents • Conservation & Ample Open Space Bike Path • • Existing “North Eastham Village Center Plan” New Municipal Facilities • • History • Agricultural Pilgrims • • Economic development 10

Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Challenges: Eastham Affordable Housing • • No Economic Coordinator or Economic Seasonality • Development Plan • Route 6 No Master Plan or Community Plan • Signage or Wayfinding • • Zoning is too Broad and Antiquated • Unidentifiable Town Center No Design Standards • Lack of Identity • • Limited Commercial Storage • Walkability and Bike Mobility • Cumbersome Approvals Inefficient Development Processing • 11

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Recommendations: Short-Term 1. Approved Branding Signage and Wayfinding Welcome Sign • • Landmark Signage Gateway to National Seashore • BikeTrail Signage for Cyclists • • Identifiable Bus Shelters 2. Connecting East & West Eastham for Pedestrians 3. Create role(s) to streamline development and communication Economic Development Coordinator • • Neighborhood-to-town Liaison • Town-to-State Liaison 12

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Recommendations: Short-Term 4. Engage High School Students in Civic Initiatives 5. Locate Senior Center in Close Proximity to North Eastham Village Center • Supporting Affordable Senior Housing 6. Acquire Abandoned Gas Station 13 6

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Recommendations: Short-Term 7. Centralize Communication & Website Hire Local Web Designer/Coder • • Update Board of Director Subpages to include clear breakdown of roles and responsibilities Update Organization and User Experience • • Creating Tabs/Pages for Organization Specified for Small Businesses o Social Engagement Opportunities / Events o Building and Planning Guidelines o Development Approval Checklist o Electronically Fillable Forms, Permits, Contracts o 14

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Recommendations: Short-Term 8. Creative Placemaking Food Truck Area in Rock Harbor • “Friday Night Fish Fry” o Seasonal Parking Space Leasing o • Movie Nights Artisans Fair in Windmill/Village Green • Outdoor Seating at Restaurants & Cafes • Frenchmans Market, New Orleans 15

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Recommendations: Short-Term 9. Affordability – Mix of Housing, Lower Cost Retail Options • Create Additional Workforce Housing that’s affordable to Eastham’s Community Members Mixed Use Affordable Housing – Mashpee Commons Micro unit workforce housing 16

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Recommendations: Long-Term 1. Entrepreneurial Commercial Space • Commercial Kitchen Space Food & Beveridge Production  distillery/brewery/cooking classes o Coworking Space • Shared office space o Coffee/Beer/Local Purveyors o • Work in cooperation with the Cape Cod CofC & CCC to Enhance Blue Economy Program & Maritime Industries • Joint Venture Partner Suggestions Community College o Mass Development o Cambridge Innovation Center o High School o Trustees of Reservations o 17 6

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Recommendations: Long-Term 2. Regulatory Establish a Master Plan • • Economic Development Plan Zoning Revisions to Action Adopted Plans • Updating Use Chart o Adding Design Review Guidelines o Accessory Dwelling Units o Reduce front yard Setback, require buildings to put parking in back of o structure Landscaping o • Citizen Planner Training Collaborative Workshop http://masscptc.org/ o 18 6

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Recommendations: Long-Term 3. Establishment of Zoning to Create a “Tradesman Park” 4. Supporting Commercial Bulkheads and Licensing for Fishing Industry 5. Complete streets 19 6

Westfield Technical Assistance Panel, October 26, 2015 Eastham Technical Assistance Panel Sept 27, 2017 Funding MassHousing Workforce Housing Initiative • MassHousing $100 million Workforce Housing fund supports the creation of rental housing that • is affordable for working families whose incomes are too high for subsidized housing but are priced out of market rents. Mass Development • Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund • MassDevelopment supports the arts with capital grants for the acquisition, design, renovation, and construction of cultural facilities. They also offer grants for development studies. Both MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Cultural Council administer this fund. • Predevelopment Loans • MassDevelopment provides low interest rate loans up to $100,000 with deferred repayment terms to finance predevelopment real estate projects. 20